concept   heretic

7 commonsense assertions
Cultures (7) Christianity (1) Islam (1) Middle Eastern culture (1) Catholicism in Medieval Europe (1) Modern secular societies (1) North America (1) Western Europe (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 heretic Christianity A heretic in Christianity is someone with non-traditional beliefs who has been historically persecuted for deviating from established religious doctrines. 2
2 heretic Islam A heretic in Islamic culture is someone who deviates from traditional beliefs and may face punishment or rejection from the community. 2
3 heretic Middle Eastern culture In Middle Eastern culture, being a heretic can result in social exclusion or legal repercussions for deviating from religious orthodoxy. 2
4 heretic Catholicism in Medieval Europe Heretics in Medieval Europe were considered a threat to the authority of the Catholic Church and were often punished through excommunication or execution. 1
5 heretic Modern secular societies In modern secular societies, heretics are seen as non-conformists whose beliefs or practices deviate from the norm but are protected under freedom of speech and belief. 1
6 heretic North America In North American culture, the concept of a heretic is historically associated with religious dissent and persecution, often resulting in excommunication or punishment. 1
7 heretic Western Europe In Western European culture, the concept of heretic is historically associated with religious dissent and persecution, often leading to excommunication or punishment. 1